I'm an exclusive breastfeeding mum my 2month 2weeks old baby. Have been sick for 2days now down with malaria, coartem, Amoxil and paracetamol was prescribed which I started yesterday. Going through the leaflet this morning, I saw breastfeeding has to stop till after4weeks of the last dose, I don't want to stop breastfeeding my baby, am confused

I'm an exclusive breastfeeding mum my 2month 2weeks old baby. Have been sick for 2days now down with malaria, coartem, Amoxil and paracetamol was prescribed which I started yesterday. Going through the leaflet this morning, I saw breastfeeding has to stop till after
4weeks of the last dose, I don't want to stop breastfeeding my baby, am confused

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Best Answer

Hello ma'am, if the drugs were prescribed by your doctor and he/she is
aware you are breastfeeding then there is nothing wrong with taking the
drugs. Kindly avoid self medications but follow your doctor's
instructions. If you have any doubts or complaints please let the Doctor
know. Kind regards.

Amina Ibrahim

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